If you follow my Instagram, you probably already know how much I absolutely love this book. It’s beautiful and passionate and heart breaking and has become one of my all time favorites. Jandy Nelson’s writing is beautiful, poetic, and really pulls at your heart. I posted a full review of the book on here a few days ago, if you’re interested in reading it.
This book is about a teenage girl’s incredible journey of self discovery that gave me a serious case of wanderlust. Reading about Allyson learning how to be her own person and how hard and wonderful it was made me nervous but mostly excited about growing up. Gayle Forman has a real talent for capturing what it feels like to be a teenager.
Cruel Beauty is a retelling of Beauty and the Beast, but it’s a very different retelling. It takes place in a less-than-ideal fantasy setting where the main character Nyx has to marry the evil ruler of their kingdom in order to kill him. It’s a really dark, very weird and different retelling of the fairytale that really captures you attention. The chemistry between Nyx and the evil king was pretty incredible. I definitely recommend this to anyone who loves a good fairytale retelling.
Mr. Penumbra’s is a perfect story for a book lover. It’s set in a very odd little bookstore and the plot revolves around a mystery behind the books in the store. Mr. Penumbra’s 24 Hour Bookstore is a quirky, magical book about books with a multiple mysteries woven into these vibrant and lovable character's lives. If you want something that will feel like an adventure and will make your heart feel fuzzy with joy, read this special book.
This book is a necessity to anyone who is questioning her sexuality. I've never read a better book about a teen who is confused with her sexuality and her journey in that confusion. A.S. King told a really heartbreaking and important story through really great writing. I definitely want to read more by her after enjoying Ask the Passengers so much.
Have you read any of these books? What did you think of them? Let me know in the comments!
Hey, I haven't read any of these. But I was thinking about which book to start with during my vacation ( a month from now ). Thanks to you I'll start with one of these :)
ReplyDeleteI love the pictures in this post so much! I've only read I'll Give You the Sun out of this list, but it was so amazing :)
ReplyDeleteI'm currently waiting for my copy of I'll give you the sun to arrive from the book depository (my current addiction) - should be any day now! But there are couple of others on your lost I may have to order now as well, they sound really interesting.
ReplyDeleteHi Emily, congrats on your blog. I love reading and it's been great to get tips from your IG and now from your blog as well. I've never read any of these books, but I really want to try Mr. Penumbra's 24 Hour Bookstore - it sounds really interesting - a book about books. Will try to find in Vietnam.
ReplyDeleteI love your instagram and it's awesome that you're blogging now too! I'm always looking for tips about what books to read and I feel like you have good taste :) I am reading Cruel Beauty right now and I really like it! I will definitely check out some of the other books!
ReplyDeleteI really love your instagram, youtube and blog! It is really nice to get some advice about which books that are good. All these books sounds interesting so I am putting them on my buying list! :-D
ReplyDeleteJust One Day is one of my favorites! Out of all the Gayle Forman books I've read, Just One Day is still my favorite. There is something so special about following Allyson and Willem on their incredible journey. It makes me want to see more of the world!
ReplyDeleteI really liked "Mr. Penumbra's!" It was like National Treasure meets Steve Jobs!
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